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GNTO Promotes Greek Isles Through Open Water Sports Tourism Events

2020-03-11 by Phil Butler

Aegean 600

The GNTO has announced its support to three major water sports competitions to take place in the summer of 2020.

Tags: 2020 Skyllias & Hydna Authentic Marathon Swim, Aegean 600, Agathonissi, Angela Gerekou, GNTO, Greece events, Greece tourism ministry, Greece water sports, Karpathos, Kassos, kos, Milos, Odyssey Open Water, Patmos, Rhodes, sailing, Santorini, sports tourism, water sports, water sports competitions, yacthing

Greece’s Yachting & Leisure Boat Sector Sees Steady Growth

2019-11-06 by Argophilia Travel News

SeaJoy Yachts

According to a new study by research services firm ICAP, Greece’s yachting market grew significantly during the 2014-2018 period.

Tags: Aegean Yachts, bareboating, Crete Yachts, Greece bareboats, Greek registry, Greek Yachting Association, ICAN, leisure boats, Michael Skoulikidis, sailboats, sailing, SeaJoy Yachts, yacht charters, yachting, Yachts

Aegean Dreams: eXclusive Gulets 24-meter M/S Michele

2019-05-30 by Phil Butler

Dreaming of sailing the Aegean in style with eXclusive Gulets aboard M/S Michele, a 24 meter hand crafted yacht.

Tags: Aegean cruising, Aegean sailing, eXclusive Gulets, Greek Yachts, gulets, luxury gulets, sailing, seamanship, Yacht charter, yachting

MG Yachts Offers Special October Sailing Charter Deals

2018-10-18 by Phil Butler

Courtesy MG Yacht

MG Yachts invites sailing enthusiasts to investigate special sailing yacht charter offers to explore the tailor-made islands and coastlines of Greece in October.

Tags: Aegean sailing, bareboating, Bavaria CR41, charter yachts, Cyclades 50.5, Luxury Yachts, MG Yachts, Oceanis 45, sailing, sailing Greece, Yacht charter

Luxury Sail Excursion: Offering Authentic Greek Experiences on Mykonos

2018-07-22 by Argophilia Travel News

Luxury Sail Excursions

The yacht broker “Luxury Sail Excursion”, based on Mykonos, has upgraded its sloops to offer the Mykonian visitors a more authentic Greek experience on the sea.

Tags: Luxury Sail Excursion, Lykourgos Platis, Mykonos, sailing, Yacht charter, Yachts

Windstar Picked as USA TODAY’s #1 Best Boutique Cruise Line

2017-01-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Windstar Cruises Wind Surf

The small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has been named USA TODAY’s #1 Best Boutique Cruise Line” on top of being named to Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Gold List for 5th Year Running.

Tags: Best Boutique Cruise Line, cruise awards, cruise lines, sailing, small ship, Windstar Cruises

Must See in Crete This October: First Ever Cretan Union Cup Sailing Regatta

2013-10-09 by Mihaela Lica Butler

cretan union cup

On December 1, 2013, Crete celebrates 100 years since the raising of the Greek flag at the fort of Firka, which mark the union of the Island with Greece. The locals marked the centenary with various cultural and artistic events, all throughout the year, and continue to celebrate enthusiastically till the end of 2013, with […]

Tags: Cretan Union Cup, crete, Greece, regatta, sailing

#Travel Tuesday Short: A Passion for Boats on the Elbe

2013-03-05 by Phil Butler

Sailing the Elbe

Our attention was directed this #Travel Tuesday toward the Baltic and North Seas and tje wonderful traditional ships in Museumshaffen Oevelgönne e.V. These vessels, part a more than 100 years old tradition are simply a marvelous time portal back toward the heyday of Hamburg, the Elbe River, and the commerce that made seafaring the heartiest of professions.

Tags: Baltic Sea, Baltic travel, Elbe River, German maritime, Hamburg travel, Klaus D. Lehmann-Gräve, North Sea, sailing

World-class Sailing at the Dubrovnik International Regatta in May

2012-04-29 by Guest Author

Dubrovnik harbor

Organised by sailors for sailors, the first Dubrovnik International Regatta will take place in 2012 from the 10th-14th May.

Tags: Adriatic Regattas, dubrovnik, Dubrovnik International Regatta, sailing

Dubai World Cup Expects Record Attendance

2012-03-27 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Dubai World Cup

Dubai is expecting a record number of visitors from the UK and other areas of Europe to attend the Dubai World Cup. The global jet charter company, Private Jet Central announces a high demand of flights regarding these routes.

Tags: Dubai, Dubai events, Dubai International Dance Festival, Dubai World Cup, Private Jet Central, Private Jet Charter, sailing, traveling to Dubai

21st Century Adventurer Andrew Evans Sails Cape to Cape

2012-03-12 by Phil Butler

Guns of Gypsy Cove, Falkland Islands

For those seeking adventure, or at least seeking to read about adventurers, here’s a bit from National Geographic Traveler’s own Andrew Evans. According to the news, Evans is testing his Digital Nomad reputation by navigating the vastness of the Atlantic between South America’s Cape Horn and Africa’s Cape of Good Hope.

Tags: adventure travel, Africa Travel, Andrew Evans, Atlantic Ocean, Cape Horn, Cape of Good Hope, National Geographic Traveler, sailing

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Rethymno Boosts Flood Preparedness with New Weather Stations, River Monitors, and Dam Management Plans

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Rethymno is expanding weather and river monitoring, clearing waterways and strengthening emergency planning ahead of extreme winter weather.

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Part of Former Chania War Museum Collapses, No People Found Under Rubble

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Emergency teams and EMAK units respond to a major building collapse at Chania’s former War Museum, confirming no individuals were trapped in the rubble.

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Crete Wants to Turn Olive Oil Into a Tourism Experience

2026-10-15 By Victoria Udrea

Crete is exploring how olive tourism can connect ancient olive heritage, archaeology, food, health and local experiences for visitors.

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Ferry Sailings Banned: Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio Ports Closed as 9-Beaufort Gales Strike

2026-10-14 By Argophilia Travel News

Greek port authorities have imposed strict sailing bans in Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio, canceling ferries to Crete due to dangerous 9-Beaufort gales.

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Crete Olive Oil Production Could Nearly Double

2026-10-14 By Victoria Udrea

Crete’s olive oil production could reach 100,000 tonnes this year, but farmers face fruit drop, high costs, low prices, and growing abandonment.

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